I have an app interface stuck in the background

[Android Central Question]

Hi there fellow tech geeks, I've been having this weird bug/glitch in my Samsung Galaxy S9. The issue is, I recently uninstalled an app called 'Meditation Counter' from my phone and after that, I have done a factory reset. After the phone turned on I noticed that the 'Meditation Counter' app's interface is stuck on the background with very less opacity. I uninstalled the app already but weirdly it's still there in the background of every screen/tab. Is there anyone else with the same issue?

 

[Javier P]

Welcome to the forums. Does it change position if you switch to landscape mode? Take a screenshot and zoom it in and out, does it change size? If no to both questions then it's possible that you have a burn-in problem.

I would recommend you to create an account so you can reply on this thread.

 

[Mooncatt]

I also think this is a burn in, which isn't a software glitch. It's an inherent design flaw of OLED screens, where keeping a static image on the screen long periods of time causes those pixels to wear out quicker. The only fix is a screen replacement because it's a hardware problem.

 

[mustang7757]

Was this installed as a device administrator app?
Go into safe mode see if it's there?

 

[J Dubbs]

It does sound like burn in unfortunately :-\

 

[bobmarley1234]

Hey Javier, I've followed the steps you provided, it doesn't zoom in or out only the actual screenshot changes size

 

[Javier P]

Hey Javier, I've followed the steps you provided, it doesn't zoom in or out only the actual screenshot changes size

Unfortunately that sounds like burn-in.

 

[bobmarley1234]

Thank you for your replies guys. I think it's a screen burn. Because it doesn't go away even after changing wallpapers, themes or live wallpapers and stuff

 

[bobmarley1234]

Is there a fix for this problem? Like reducing the brightness and would it fix it?

 

[Javier P]

The only real fix is a screen replacement.

 

[Mooncatt]

Is there a fix for this problem? Like reducing the brightness and would it fix it?

Reducing brightness can help prevent it from happening so soon on an otherwise healthy screen. Only a replacement will fix it at this point.